Job Description
Position Title : Barista
Division & Dept : Food and Beverage
Reports to : Head Barista - Assistant Manager – Restaurant Manager
About the Role
A barista promotes coffee consumption by educating customers by selling coffee and coffee grinding and brewing equipment, accessories, and supplies; in addition to preparing and serving a variety of exclusive beverages with the possibility of some pastries and cookies. A barista welcomes customers by determining their coffee interests and needs & makes sure all beverage recipes are produced as per agreed standard to ensure consistency & cost control. Services offered by a barista enrich the entire culinary experience and add profitably to a restaurants business module.
Main Responsibilities

• Punctual
• Look professional & abide by H&J grooming standards
• Maintain complete knowledge of:
• a. Menu items and brands
• b. Maintain knowledge of the characteristics & description of fresh juices, fruit cocktails, shakes, smoothies, mocktails, milkshakes, coffee etc.
• c. Designated glassware, ingredients, preparation methods and garnishes for each drink
• d. Table/seat/station numbers, seating capacity, hours of operation, menus, price range and dress code of assigned outlet
• e. Correct maintenance and use of equipment; use equipment only as intended
• Attend to opening duties according to opening checklist
• Inspect cleanliness and condition of bar, guest and service areas; rectify any deficiencies
• If necessary, greet guests and take their orders, utilizing suggestive/up selling techniques
• Ensure that all drink orders from servers are accurately punched into the POS system before serving drinks
• Prepare all drink orders for guests according to outlet recipes
• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge guests even when busy
• Maintain positive guest relations
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of bar and bar top
• Remove soiled wares from bar top and tables to dishwashing area
• Direct and assist other team members in their job functions to ensure smooth and efficient service to guests
• Legibly document designated items on the wastage sheet
• Ensure maximum usage of all supplies to attain budgeted beverage cost and to prevent waste
• Work on closing tasks assigned by the Head Barista
• Attend briefings & general meetings with full attention & consider comments for better future performance
• Ask Head Barista for permission to leave
• Meticulous in count, documentation…

Essential Skills & Experience

• Knows how to speak, read & write English
• Speak Arabic is a plus
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in hospitality / food and beverage industry
• Worked behind the bar in an international, healthy, Italian, French or casual diner concept or café
• POS experience (Micros, RM, Odoo…)
• Has Microsoft office experience (Word, excel, outlook)
• Basic coffee knowledge is a must
• Latte art is a must
• Knowledge of health and safety standards
• Knowledge of hospitality functions
• Experience in following instructions
• Team player
• Good communication skills
• Trustworthy

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: QAR2,000.00 - QAR3,000.00 per month
Application Question(s):

• Are you currently here in Qatar?

Experience:

• hospitality / food and beverage industry: 2 years (Required)
• Barista: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• QID and passport (Required)